© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As - Augustus COMPOSTO ET MARVLLO II VIR V V OSCA 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 11.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Osca (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMPOSTO ET MARVLLO II VIR V V OSCA
Comment
Magistrate of Compostus (duovir) and Marullus (duovir).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and the letters "COMPOSTO ET MARVLLO II VIR V V OSCA" on the other, which translates to "Compostus and Marvellous, Two Men of the First Order, in Osca". This suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate the visit of two prominent individuals to the city of Osca during the reign of Augustus. The use of the Latin word "VIR" (meaning "man") to describe the visitors indicates that they were considered to be of high social status. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of bronze and weighs 11.45g suggests that it was a widely circulating coin, used for everyday transactions.
